# D.C. Code § 44-103.07: Restrictions

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-103.07

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 44-103.07
- **Heading:** Restrictions
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 44 / Chapter 1 / § 44-103.07

## Text

(a) An ALR licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not use in its title the words “hospital,” “sanitorium,” “nursing,” “convalescent,” “rehabilitive,” “subacute,” or “hospice.”
(b) Only a licensed ALR may describe, market, and offer itself as such. No other entity, whether licensed or not by the District government, shall describe, market, or offer itself as an Assisted Living Residence without first obtaining an ALR license. Violation of this requirement shall constitute operation of an ALR without a license and shall be subject to penalties in accordance with this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 44-101.01 § 44-101.01. Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-101.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-101.02 § 44-101.02. Philosophy of care.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-101.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-102.01 § 44-102.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-102.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-103.01 § 44-103.01. Authority to operate an assisted living residence in the District of Columbia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-103.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-103.02 § 44-103.02. Initial ALR licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-103.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-103.03 § 44-103.03. Special ALR licensure for community residence facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-103.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-103.04 § 44-103.04. Renewal of ALR license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-103.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-103.05 § 44-103.05. Changes in licensee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-103.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-103.06 § 44-103.06. Inspections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-103.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-103.07 § 44-103.07. Restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-103.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-103.08 § 44-103.08. Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-103.08.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-104.01 § 44-104.01. Sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-104.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-104.02 § 44-104.02. Civil Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-104.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 44-104.03 § 44-104.03. Criminal penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T44_C1_S44-104.03.md)

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